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[Freddie]

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[Jane]

The wonderful Patricia Routledge has passed away. 

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/obituaries/patricia-routledge-dead.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawNMzCRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmLyzbglF9HpLBmTmKUALXa-LovVqelJV8WIakG6QWvgeJoahNCjncAXv_tG_aem_IhOwehoR35ltm8QpHJc67A

[elmore3003]

I'm home from my doctor's appointment. I had two wonderful AAR drivers today and that made everything better than usual.

[elmore3003]

WOW! Four more 5-starAmazon reviews this morning. This one really astounded me. I thought I was writing comic tales about two fantasy versions of my cats, and my friend Don Skirvin, who's a wonderful composer, saw more than that.

It’s more than charming—though it’s absolutely that. These stories invite you into a world where cats talk, sing, and dance, and somehow, against all odds, a grumpy old man finds his way from isolation to love, with kitty litter crunching underfoot like breadcrumbs leading home. I adored every page. You will, too.

I’ll admit, I know Larry. I even had the privilege of reading early drafts. But none of that prepared me for the emotional depth and quiet magic of these tales. They wrapped around my heart like a warm blanket on a cold day, and I didn’t want to let go. Larry doesn’t flinch from life’s shadows—he walks through them, and that honesty makes the light shine brighter.

You’ll believe in second chances. You’ll root for the cats and the curmudgeon as they stumble, grow, and face the unknown together. And when you reach the final chapter, I suspect you’ll find yourself quietly undone, just as I was. Verklempt, yes—but grateful. Because opening your heart to the whimsical, tender adventures of West 82nd Street is its own kind of redemption.

[Freddie]

WOW! Four more 5-starAmazon reviews this morning. This one really astounded me. I thought I was writing comic tales about two fantasy versions of my cats, and my friend Don Skirvin, who's a wonderful composer, saw more than that.

It’s more than charming—though it’s absolutely that. These stories invite you into a world where cats talk, sing, and dance, and somehow, against all odds, a grumpy old man finds his way from isolation to love, with kitty litter crunching underfoot like breadcrumbs leading home. I adored every page. You will, too.

I’ll admit, I know Larry. I even had the privilege of reading early drafts. But none of that prepared me for the emotional depth and quiet magic of these tales. They wrapped around my heart like a warm blanket on a cold day, and I didn’t want to let go. Larry doesn’t flinch from life’s shadows—he walks through them, and that honesty makes the light shine brighter.

You’ll believe in second chances. You’ll root for the cats and the curmudgeon as they stumble, grow, and face the unknown together. And when you reach the final chapter, I suspect you’ll find yourself quietly undone, just as I was. Verklempt, yes—but grateful. Because opening your heart to the whimsical, tender adventures of West 82nd Street is its own kind of redemption.

How wonderful!!!

[ChasSmith]

The man knows how to write a lovely review!

[Jane]

Wordle 1,567 5/6

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Good.

[elmore3003]

The man knows how to write a lovely review!

He sure does!

And now, from the glorious to the dumbass bullshit tossed out by the idiot family Tramp:

[Jane]

Re:  Slinky

Were they a new thing when I discovered them in the mid-1950s? (Because I always think something was new when *I* discovered it.)

I read it was invented in 1943 and was most popular in the late 40's & in the 50's.

I still see them for sale in stores.

[Jane]

October 3. I am happy to report that my SS funds have been deposited in my bank account.

Excellent.

[Jane]

Patricia Routledge has died.

I did not see this before I posted my link.

[ChasSmith]

Stupid question, probably, but:

I found a few sheets of stamps buried in a desk drawer. I don't even remember getting these, or how many years ago that must have been. But are old stamps still good to use, as long as they add up to the right amount of postage?

[bk]

I'm up, I'm up - for now. I fell asleep on the couch at one and slept until three. Got up, got in bed. Then maybe a couple of hours after that. Not enough.

[bk]

Had to figure out the sides for the audition next week, so that's done.

[Freddie]

Chas, this may not answer your question if these are VERY old stamps, but
I've been using stamps that I know I bought a few years before the pandemic, and everything I've sent out recently with those stamps seems to have reached its destination, checks mailed were cashed, scripts sent out by snail mail responded to.

But I'd add a question:  Is there a way of making sure there's no collectors value to any of these? 

[Freddie]

Google's AI says this about using very old stamps.

"AI Overview
Yes, unused United States postage stamps from 1860 onward are still usable for their face value to meet current postage requirements, though you may need to combine multiple stamps to reach the correct rate. "Forever Stamps" are always valid for the current domestic First-Class Mail rate, while older stamps with a specific numerical value will still be worth that amount, requiring you to add more stamps to meet the current postage cost. You cannot use stamps that are taped or re-glued, and some older special-use stamps may no longer be valid. 

How to Use Old Stamps
Combine stamps: If you have older stamps with a specific value (e.g., a 5-cent stamp), you can combine them with other stamps to reach the current postage amount for your letter or package.
Use Forever Stamps: If your old stamps are "Forever Stamps," they are always valid for the current domestic First-Class Mail rate, no matter when you bought them.
Check for invalid types: Be aware that some older stamps were for special services (like special delivery or certified mail) and are no longer valid for general postage.

Important Considerations
Condition: Stamps must be in good condition and have their original adhesive to be valid.
Postage requirements: You are responsible for ensuring the total value of the stamps on your mail piece equals the correct postage for its weight and destination.
Special services: Stamps for specific services, like Registered Mail or Certified Mail, are generally not valid for standard postage. "

[Freddie]

Hmm, that could have been at least four posts. 

[Freddie]

I've got to get with the vixmom-posting-style program.

[Jrand75]

I sent you a letter but I forgot to stamp it!

HA.  That was big in the second grade because it was followed by a stamp on the foot.

[George]

Patricia Routledge has died.

Oh, no. My mom loved Keeping Up Appearances.

[George]

We had slinkies. Inevitably they’d get kinda tangled up and ruined. Then the plastic ones came around, that’s all my kids know, and small ones are given out as cheap party favors.

I had one big (original style) Slinkie and several smaller metal ones painted in various colors.  They just sat on my piano and then I got rid of them at a garage sale.  But they were fun when they were new.

[George]

WOW! Four more 5-starAmazon reviews this morning. This one really astounded me. I thought I was writing comic tales about two fantasy versions of my cats, and my friend Don Skirvin, who's a wonderful composer, saw more than that.

It’s more than charming—though it’s absolutely that. These stories invite you into a world where cats talk, sing, and dance, and somehow, against all odds, a grumpy old man finds his way from isolation to love, with kitty litter crunching underfoot like breadcrumbs leading home. I adored every page. You will, too.

I’ll admit, I know Larry. I even had the privilege of reading early drafts. But none of that prepared me for the emotional depth and quiet magic of these tales. They wrapped around my heart like a warm blanket on a cold day, and I didn’t want to let go. Larry doesn’t flinch from life’s shadows—he walks through them, and that honesty makes the light shine brighter.

You’ll believe in second chances. You’ll root for the cats and the curmudgeon as they stumble, grow, and face the unknown together. And when you reach the final chapter, I suspect you’ll find yourself quietly undone, just as I was. Verklempt, yes—but grateful. Because opening your heart to the whimsical, tender adventures of West 82nd Street is its own kind of redemption.

That's wonderful, Larry!

[George]

Wordle 1,567 5/6

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Good.

Thanks, Jane.

[George]

The man knows how to write a lovely review!

He sure does!

And now, from the glorious to the dumbass bullshit tossed out by the idiot family Tramp:

[Freddie]

I sent you a letter but I forgot to stamp it!

HA.  That was big in the second grade because it was followed by a stamp on the foot.

Sounds reminiscent of the world of playing the card game "52 card Pick-Up," then throwing someone else's deck on the floor and saying now go pick the cards up.

[ChasSmith]

Ladies and Gents,

The tuna pasta salad is wonderful.

I think I used a bit more red onion than BK goes for. But I love onion and I'm the only one here to eat this batch, so it's all good. I diced it very fine using one of those hand choppers. I'm pleased with how well everything blended together.

Observation:  One 16-ounce package of this is HUGE.     I just ate a large bowl of it, and the container in the fridge looks like I barely scraped the surface.

[Rodzinski]

I’ve sent letters with stamps without the “original adhesive” before. They arrived.

[elmore3003]

HRA did not renew. I have been waiting on the phone for 40 minutes to speak to someone. I am not amused.

[Freddie]

I’ve sent letters with stamps without the “original adhesive” before. They arrived.

How did the stamps stick to the envelope?  Did you use scotch tape?

[Freddie]

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